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Homemade pear sauce is sweet, comforting, and packed with fall pear flavor! Simple to make and perfect for freezing, this recipe is a must-make when pear season rolls around.

Looking down on a jar of pear sauce and a basket of fresh pears.

Fall always brings a sadness that summer is on its way out. Saying goodbye to my summer favorites like purple basil pesto, cheesy tomato bruschetta, and fresh garden herb sauce is bittersweet.

Thankfully, fall also brings immense excitement for autumn produce, especially pears!

Pears are such a delicious fall fruit and I always want to bottle up that flavor to enjoy year-round.

With homemade pear sauce, you can do just that! This pear sauce is a delicious treat full of fall flavor and it’s the perfect way to preserve fresh pears.

Why You’ll Love It

Preserve pears: Whether you have a pear tree, get them in bulk from a farmer, or just want to enjoy this delicious fruit year-round, pear sauce is perfect for preserving lots of pears. Make a big batch and freeze it in mason jars for a delicious treat throughout the year!

Easy to make: This easy recipe is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it recipe. With only 2 ingredients, you don’t need any planning to make pear sauce. 

Flavor: I seriously can’t get enough of this pear sauce! It’s full of pear flavor and so delicious. 

A basket of pears.

What You’ll Need

  • Pears: I’ve used Bartlett pears and Anjou pears (d’Anjou) for this recipe and both were phenomenal! You could also use bosc pears or Asian pears. Aim to use ripe pears that aren’t overly soft (that said, this is a great way to use overripe pears).
  • Water
  • Optional spices: If you want a spiced pear sauce, you can add cinnamon or other warm spices to your batch. 

How to Make Homemade Pear Sauce

Chopping pears on a wooden cutting board.

Step 1. Core the pears and roughly chop them. 

Chopping fresh pears in a saucepan.

Step 2. Combine pears and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. 

Chopped cooked pears in a saucepan.

Step 3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the pears are very soft.

Cooked pears in a food processor.

Step 4. Using a food processor, stand blender, or immersion blender, puree the pears until very smooth.

A food processor with smooth pear sauce in it.

If your pears were particularly juicy, you may want to drain some of the liquid. There should be just a splash of liquid in with the pears. 

A jar of pear sauce with a spoon sticking out of it.

Step 5. Allow to cool completely, then chill until cold. Serve cold or freeze in a glass jar with plenty of headspace. 

Helpful Tips

  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can peel the pears before simmering or process the finished pear sauce through a food mill. 
  • For a chunkier sauce, skip the blender and use a potato masher instead.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can simmer it after blending to boil off some of the water content. 
  • Store your pear sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze it for longer-term storage.

How to Freeze Homemade Pear Sauce

Once your pear sauce is finished, portion it into freezer-safe containers such as ziplock bags or mason jars (I use pint jars). If using jars, leave plenty of headspace (at least 1-2 inches) to prevent breakage when it freezes. 

Allow your pear sauce to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the fridge overnight. 

After the pear sauce has had adequate time to chill in the fridge, move the jars to the freezer. 

To further ensure the jars don’t break, remove the lids for the initial freeze. Once the pear sauce has frozen solid, you can tighten the lids back on. You can skip this step, but be warned the jars may break! 

When you’re ready to enjoy the pear sauce, pull a jar out from the fridge and allow it to thaw on the counter or in the fridge. Serve cold or warm. 

A spoonful of pear sauce held over a jar of pear sauce.

Uses for Pear Sauce

  • Enjoy as an easy side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
  • Use as a warm sauce over vanilla ice cream
  • Serve with pork chops
  • Enjoy with yogurt and nuts for a quick snack
  • Serve to your little one as easy homemade baby food

Recipe FAQs 

What are the best pears for pear sauce? 

I recommend Bartlett or d’Anjou pears. Perfectly ripe pears that are soft but not mushy is best. That said, this is a great way to use overripe pears! 

What does pear sauce taste like?

It tastes like sweet pears! Cooking the pears brings out their natural sweetness and makes for a rich, delicious treat. 

Is this recipe good for canning?

No, this recipe has not been tested for canning and I do not recommend canning it. If you want to can your pear sauce, find a recipe from a reputable source so that the acidity and process time are properly calculated. 

Can I make this sweeter?

Sure! If you taste it and would prefer a sweeter pear sauce, feel free to add maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar to taste.

A jar of pear sauce.

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A jar of pear sauce with fresh pears around it.

Homemade Pear Sauce

Homemade pear sauce is sweet, comforting, and packed with fall pear flavor! Simple to make and perfect for freezing, this recipe is a must-make when pear season rolls around.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Sides & Salads

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Food processor or a stand blender, immersion blender, or food mill

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pears about 6 pounds
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Core the pears and roughly chop them.
  • Combine pears and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the pears are very soft.
  • Using a food processor, stand blender, or immersion blender, puree the pears until very smooth. If your pears were particularly juicy, you may want to drain some of the liquid. There should be just a splash of liquid in with the pears.
  • Allow to cool completely, then chill until cold. Serve cold or freeze in a glass jar with plenty of headspace.

Notes

  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can peel the pears before simmering or process the finished pear sauce through a food mill. 
  • For a chunkier sauce, skip the blender and use a potato masher instead.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can simmer it after blending to boil off some of the water content. 
  • Store your pear sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Freeze it for longer-term storage.
Keyword autumn, fall recipes, pear sauce, pears
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